Maple Nut Oaties

Another favorite for Brent's lunches. Adapted from "School Time Recipes" by Heather Eats Almond Butter

1 cup toasted rolled oats (just toast them at 350 for a few minutes on a cookie sheet- or skip this step if you want!)
1/2 cup almond butter
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup dried cherries (can sub any dried fruit you'd like)
1/2 cup choc chips
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Mix and refrigerate for 15 min. THen take out and form into balls or bars, whatever your preference. Place on parchment paper or greased cookie sheet and cook at 325 10-12 min until beginning to brown. Cool and store in saran wrap or tinfoil.